NEW PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 27th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Turkana County is set to benefit from a new project that aims to address the gaps in primary healthcare provision. Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (KEPRECON) will implement the three-year Championing Evidence Based Advocacy (CEBA) project, funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking yesterday evening while hosting […]
TURKANA COUNTY EMBARKS ON LAND REGULARISATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Lodwar, 20th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today launched the first phase of a land regularisation exercise for Lodwar Municipality. This is the first step in a four-phase which will result in the issuance of proper land ownership documentation for the municipality’s residents. The county is partnering with the National Land […]
CURTAINS CLOSE ON SUCCESSFUL 5TH NATIONAL ECD CONFERENCE
Lodwar, 19th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The 5th National Early Childhood Development Stakeholders Conference concluded today, receiving praise from Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and stakeholders for its resounding success. Themed “From Policy and Evidence to Action,” the three-day event brought together more than 500 ECD practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders from 31 counties […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTNER PROGRAMMES
Lodwar, 19th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has assured partner organizations of his commitment to support the implementation of programmes in Turkana County. In a meeting today with a delegation from UNICEF, led by Team Lead of the Mission Dr Robert Simiyu, the Governor stated that Turkana’s development needs were vast […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI EXPLAINS HIS OPPOSITION TO ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS IN TURKANA AS ECD CONFERENCE KICKS OFF
Lodwar, 17th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has spoken out against anti-government protests taking place in Turkana, saying that the violent nature of the protests as witnessed elsewhere in Kenya would not be conducive to the growing economy in the county. Speaking today during the first day of the Early Childhood Development […]
CS KINDIKI LAUNCHES LOKICHOGIO SUB-COUNTY, ASSURES GOVERNMENT WILL CRUSH BANDITRY
Lokichogio, 6th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The government today operationalized Lokichogio Sub-County and installed a new Deputy County Commissioner. Cabinet Secretary for Interior Prof Kithure Kindiki said the move was meant to improve service delivery to residents and boost security. “I pray that this new sub-county will improve the security within Turkana West […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI PRESIDES OVER SIGNING OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVES
Lodwar, 5th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The County Government has today signed performance contracts with all County Executive Committee Members in a ceremony presided over by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai. In his speech, Governor Lomorukai said that the signing of performance contracts is a significant milestone in the county’s commitment to improving public service […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASSENTS TO APPROPRIATION BILL, 2023
Lodwar, 29th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has signed into law the Appropriation Bill, 2023 today. The Appropriation Bill authorizes the County Government to spend Ksh 14.5 billion, as approved in the budget for the 2023/2024 financial year, to implement development programs. In the first budget of his administration, the Governor has […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI HIGHLIGHTS MILESTONES OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, COMMITS TO DELIVER ON ELECTION PLEDGES
Loperot, 25th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has highlighted the milestones of his administration eight months since taking office, reaffirming his commitment to implementing all election promises. Speaking yesterday in Loperot during a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of retiring Senior Chief Philip Elimlim Eloiloi, the Governor said that the County Government is on […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASSERTS SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES
Kalobeyei, 19th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has reiterated the County Government of Turkana’s unwavering commitment to supporting refugees. “In Turkana County, we stand proud and honoured to have provided support to refugees who have sought shelter within our borders. Since the arrival of the ‘Lost Boys of Sudan’ in 1992, […]